What are the different types of wallpaper designs available?

Short Answer
Material Depot stocks wallpapers across 20+ distinct PATTERN TYPES. The full range by popularity:

1. PATTERNED (4,760+ SKUs) - the largest category.
2. TEXTURE (2,858+) - fabric, plaster, stucco textures.
3. FLORALS (2,814+) - botanical, vintage, contemporary floral.
4. ABSTRACT (1,378+) - modern designer prints.
5. GEOMETRIC (1,305+) - hex, triangle, chevron patterns.
6. PLAIN (892+) - solid colours, subtle textures.
7. PLAIN COLOUR (851+) - paint-alternative wallpapers.
8. FABRIC (775+) - linen, jute, silk-look prints.
9. ANIMAL PRINT (584+) - leopard, zebra, snakeskin designs.
10. NATURE (548+) - landscapes, forests, mountains.
11. DAMASK (519+) - classic ornate patterns.
12. TROPICAL (513+) - palm, monstera, jungle prints.
13. MARBLE (484+) - Calcutta, Statuario marble looks.
14. MAP (317+) - vintage, world, city maps.
15. STONE (266+) - slate, sandstone textures.
16. STRIPES (233+) - vertical and horizontal stripes.
17. WOOD (205+) - plank and wood-grain looks.
18. BRICK (176+) - exposed brick effects.
19. INDIAN (161+) - Pichwai, Madhubani, traditional motifs.
20. CHINOISERIE (90+) - premium Asian-inspired hand-painted style.
21. SPACE (125+) - galaxy, planets, cosmic prints.
22. 3D (47+) - depth-illusion prints.

Plus customized and bespoke murals (Home n Hues, Walldezire) for hero installations.

Detailed Explanation

Wallpaper has moved well beyond the floral prints of 20 years ago - modern wallpaper covers virtually every visual aesthetic from minimalist plain textures to dramatic 3D murals. Material Depot's 19,000+ SKU range spans 20+ distinct pattern types, which is why the buying decision starts with picking the pattern type that matches your space and mood.

The full range by category:

1. PATTERNED (4,760+ SKUs) - the largest category, covers all designer prints, abstract art, repeating motifs that don't fit the more specific categories.

2. TEXTURE (2,858+) - fabric, plaster, stucco, woven and tactile-look surfaces. The 'subtle character' choice for living rooms and bedrooms.

3. FLORALS (2,814+) - botanical, vintage chintz, modern minimal florals, Pichwai-inspired florals. Romantic and classic.

4. ABSTRACT (1,378+) - modern designer prints, abstract art, contemporary non-representational designs.

5. GEOMETRIC (1,305+) - hex, triangle, chevron, herringbone, art-deco geometry. Modern and contemporary.

6. PLAIN (892+) - solid colours, subtle textures. Paint-alternative wallpapers for whole-room coverage.

7. PLAIN COLOUR (851+) - additional plain colour SKUs across brands.

8. FABRIC (775+) - linen, jute, silk-look prints. Soft tactile-look surfaces for bedrooms and designer rooms.

9. ANIMAL PRINT (584+) - leopard, zebra, snakeskin, hide patterns. Bold designer accent walls.

10. NATURE (548+) - landscapes, forests, mountains, garden scenes. Mural format.

11. DAMASK (519+) - classic ornate Victorian patterns. Traditional formal rooms.

12. TROPICAL (513+) - palm, monstera, banana leaf, jungle prints. Bold Pinterest-aesthetic.

13. MARBLE (484+) - Calcutta, Statuario, beige marble veining as wallpaper. Premium feature walls without the cost of slab tile.

14. MAP (317+) - vintage maps, world maps, city maps. Studies, libraries, kids learning rooms.

15. STONE (266+) - slate, sandstone, ledger stone textures.

16. STRIPES (233+) - vertical, horizontal, painted stripes.

17. WOOD (205+) - plank wood-grain looks. Alternative to wood panels for feature walls.

18. BRICK (176+) - exposed brick effects in red, cream, white-washed.

19. INDIAN (161+) - Pichwai, Madhubani, traditional Indian motifs, regional art styles, Mughal patterns.

20. CHINOISERIE (90+) - premium Asian-inspired hand-painted style, birds, flowers, branches. Luxury formal rooms.

21. SPACE (125+) - galaxy, planets, cosmic prints. Kids and study rooms.

22. 3D (47+) - depth-illusion prints that read as having physical relief.

Beyond these standard pattern types, Material Depot also stocks CUSTOMIZED and BESPOKE MURALS through partner brands (Home n Hues, Walldezire) for hero feature wall installations where you want a one-of-a-kind design.

Visit our Experience Centre to see the range in person - patterns and prints read very differently in catalogue thumbnails versus full-scale on a wall.
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